Jerry,
Thank you for the rundown.
You wrote "Simple answer - yes. Although, one of the early signs of CCD
seems to be that affected colonies will not take feed - syrup or pollen
substitute."
Reading the above comment then focusing on CCD affected colonies only
and not others in the area:
Does this indicate that CCD affected bees are ignoring feed or not
capable of taking it?
Have the CCD affected bees been observed during the period of refusing /
ignoring presented feed ?
Are the CCD affected bees, if refusing feed material that has been
supplied, continuing with normal foraging activities on flora in the
vicinity of the yard ?
If they are flying to and gathering nectar sources, what is their
behaviour profile during this activity ?
If not flying, what are they doing otherwise ?
Peter
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